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Friends and families are invited to spend some time strolling along the Desert Discovery Trail, looking for the stars of the show.

There's plenty to do, too. Participate in activity stations to learn all about butterflies and butterfly-attracting plants. There will be arts, crafts, games and information stations. Admission is $3 per person.

Proceeds benefit the Asombro Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on desert science education programs for more than 14,000 students in southern New Mexico and west Texas.

Saturday

Fly-in set to assist Wounded Warriors

The Mesilla Valley Model Airplane Club will host its Second Annual Fly-In as part of National Model Aviation Day benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. The fly-in is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Legends West Park Field, 1120 Motel Blvd. Free to attend.

Summertime tequila, tapas at Double Eagle

Double Eagle will host its Tequila and Tapas dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday at 2355 Calle de Guadalupe. Six tequilas and summer sangritas will be paired with tapas. Tequilas include Sauza Silver, Chinaco Silver and George Clooney's Casamigos Silver and Resposado. Cost is $48. Reservations encouraged.

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